Character Property with Barn on 1 Hectare

Property Description

Character property (former priory, estimated base from the 13th century) offering comfortable living space of approx. 275 m2 (including 5/6 bedrooms) combining authenticity and modern comfort + adjoining barn (186 m2) and various outbuildings (142 m2). All on one hectare of land - including a remarkable reception courtyard and terrace, garden, patio, rose garden, vegetable garden, meadow - sheltered from nuisances, views and bustle. The accommodation consists of: Entrance Dining room (53.8 m2 with fireplace-wood stove) on old travertine paving; Living room (27.5 m2 with fireplace-wood stove) on terracotta floor and oak navettes; AE kitchen from 2023 (26.4 m2, induction hob, range hood, conventional oven, microwave oven, built-in refrigerator, built-in dishwasher, central island, decorative fireplace) with French window to outdoor terrace, covered terrace and garden; Utility room/pantry with French window to covered terrace; WC (dry toilet); Bedroom 1 (28.2 m2); Bedroom 2 (or office/games room); Bathroom (sink, shower, bath, WC, storage, heated towel rail). Communication to the adjoining barn (including boiler room, laundry room). Upstairs under magnificent old roof structure with arched trusses: Mezzanine landing; Bedrooms 3 and 4; Bedroom 5 (en suite with and above bedroom 2); Bedroom 6 with shower room (sink unit, shower, WC, heated towel rail). Comfort and technology: Double-glazed PVC frames (house and 2 outbuildings); Traditional wooden shutters; Drinking water from the public network, well water for the garden (with submersible pump); Independent sanitation in perfect working order (however non-compliant); Main central heating (produced by oil boiler from 2007 - more recent CHAPPÉE burner - distributed by hydraulic radiators); Electric radiators (radian and inertia type for bedrooms 1, 2 and 5); 2 Godin wood-burning stoves for the off-season and for the pleasure of pleasant fires; High-speed fiber internet OK + computer bay and network distribution throughout the house; Electronic protection and remote monitoring contract. Recent improvement and maintenance work including: Cleaning and treatment of tile roof, partial insulation and lining, electrical work, ... The house benefits from various period features contributing to the charm and authenticity of the place: Fireplace, vegetable garden (remains of an old stove), exposed beams, remarkable arched framework, chestnut slatted ceilings, cut stone window frames, ... Outbuildings adjoining the house: Communicating barn of 186 m2 under great height, with a large door allowing vehicle access; Independent workshop. Other outbuildings (stone buildings under tile roof) for approximately 100 m2 + 42 m2. The property has a main entrance through the reception courtyard as well as a secondary agricultural entrance giving direct access to the meadows, the vegetable garden and the rose garden. This historic, charming, and pleasant residence, boasting a peaceful location in a privileged natural setting between plains and hedged countryside, would be ideal for either a primary or secondary residence. An ideal location for enjoying peace and quiet, on the edge of a small, characterful village (offering a café-restaurant/grocery store, hair salon, nursery school, and post office) renowned for its history and lush greenery. All other amenities (shops, healthcare, supermarket, and various services) are available in Sainte-Hermine, 3,500 m away. Motorway access (towards Nantes, Bordeaux, Angers, Paris, and Les Sables-d'Olonne) is 7 km away. Property tax: €473.
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